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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 81.96 and 48.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 81.96 and 48.56 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 81.96 = 48.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/81.96 = 48.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 81.96 × 48.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 3,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979.98/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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